Book Spotlight and Giveaway - Sweet Pepper Hero by J.J. Cook

Sweet Pepper Hero: A Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
A Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
Published by Penguin Random House, LLC.
Release Date: January 5, 2016
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0425279236
E-Book ASIN: B00W2ZKNZ8

Synopsis

Old rivalries heat up in the fourth Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade mystery from the national bestselling author of In Hot Water. 

Fire chief Stella Griffin has been put in charge of judging the annual recipe contest, but Eric—her resident ghost and true culinary genius—has vanished. Before she can track down his latest haunt, she’s called in to investigate a local moonshine distillery that was set ablaze, making her realize there’s more than pies and cakes cooking in Sweet Pepper.

As rumors of a revived whiskey war ignite, Stella turns to the town’s elders to help her find answers. The past might have some clues as to what has sparked the present fires. But when following a lead lands her in buried rubble, Stella realizes she must extinguish this case fast or she might be going down in flames.

About The Authors

J. J. Cook is a pseudonym for a married couple who writes mysteries, mostly set in the South, with a touch of paranormal and romance.

Author Links:
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Purchase Links:
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Giveaway:
Win a print copy of this cozy mystery.  (Ends 1/13).  Winner will be notified by email, and must respond within 48 hours.  The prize will be sent directly to winner by the author or author's publicist.

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Book Spotlight and Giveaway - Death in A Major by Sarah Fox

DEATH IN A MAJOR

A Music Lover’s Mystery

By Sarah Fox

Witness Impulse

January 5, 2016

E-ISBN 9780062413017 * $2.99

About the Book

The new season for the Point Grey Philharmonic starts off on a sour note when one of the symphony’s wealthy benefactors drops dead in the second Music Lover’s Mystery from author Sarah Fox.

When Archibald Major, local big wig and nasty tyrant, drops dead at a post-concert reception, violinist Midori Bishop soon suspects foul play. Although Midori has no intention of getting involved in another murder investigation, that all changes when Jordan - her violin student and the victim’s grandson - seeks her help convincing the police that the real killer is his uncle, a low-level criminal.

As Midori digs into the victim’s life, she discovers that he was a man who created discord at every turn, even within his own family, and there is no shortage of potential suspects. When someone close to Midori unexpectedly confesses to the crime, Midori must race to discover the identity of the true killer before an innocent person goes to jail for a crime they didn’t commit… and before Midori herself becomes a victim in the killer’s deadly encore.

 

Purchase Here

DEATH IN A MAJOR –

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About the Author

Sarah Fox was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia where she developed a love for mysteries at a young age. When not writing novels or working as a legal writer she is often reading her way through a stack of books or spending time outdoors with her English Springer Spaniel.

 

Connect with Sarah Fox

Website - http://www.authorsarahfox.com/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/thewritefox

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahfox

Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4027516.Sarah_Fox

Praise for Sarah Fox

“Readers are kept in suspense as each spinetingling event moves them towards an unforgettable ending. Sarah Fox delivers murder mystery with believable characters and earns a thumbs up.”

   — Authors on the Air Global Radio Network on DEAD RINGER

“While Midori may be clueless in love, she is good at asking questions. It is easy to understand how difficult it is for her to leave the investigating to the police, particularly once she has begun. Her actions are believable, if at times rash. Dead Ringer is an entertaining cozy with just the right amount of suspense. It is a great choice for reading on a lazy summer afternoon.”

   — Mutt Cafe on DEAD RINGER

“Readers are in for a treat with Sarah Fox’s new cozy...out of love, Midori sticks her nose in every place she can, which makes her a perfect heroine for lovers of mysteries. Readers will be pleased with the sheer entertainment of Fox’s plot.”

   — Suspense Magazine on DEAD RINGER

Giveaway 
3 winners will receive digital copies of DEAD RINGER & DEATH IN A MAJOR.  (Ends 1/28).

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A Preview of 2016 at View from the Birdhouse

Thanks for visiting View from the Birdhouse!  I'm looking forward to a fun year of blogging here, and hope you'll visit often.

I will be having daily themes through the year:

Music Monday - little mini histories behind songs (lots of retro music!).
Did You Know Tuesday - retro topics and nostalgia, as well as interesting facts about children's literature.
Wordless Wednesday - vintage ephemera from my shops at eBay, Etsy, and Bonanza.
Throwback Thursday - nostalgic fun with pictures!
Dear Abby - my little dog Abby blogs on Fridays.  :-)
Weekend Window Shopping at Birdhouse Books - new arrivals at my online shops.

This year I will take a break from the scheduled topics some days and just post about something fun for a change of pace.  This could be a visit to an antique show, a vintage treasure hunting experience, or unique historical places around town.  It could also be a fun seasonal topic!  I'm looking forward to these change of pace days.

I will continue posting book reviews, author interviews, and spotlights (with giveaways when possible!).  I am going to limit these book posts to 2 - 3 a week.  The books featured here will include cozy mysteries, historical fiction, women's fiction, and children's books.   A few upcoming books you'll see featured this month:

Murder Most Malicious by Alyssa Maxwell (a historical Upstairs-Downstairs type mystery)

Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble (romantic suspense)

The Lady's Command by Stephanie Laurens (historical romance - regency)

The Restaurant Critic's Wife by Elizabeth LeBan (women's fiction with a culinary theme)

I would love to connect with you this year!  I love social media.  You will find me online:

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You also can subscribe to this blog by email with the "follow by email" option in the right column. (It is near the top of the column, as you'll see in the photo below.  The subscription option is just beneath the Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest buttons in the right column.)

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

Trish

16 Fun Facts About Me for 2016

Happy New Year!  I had fun last year putting together a list of 15 fun facts, so decided to take on this challenge again for 2016.

1. My favorite dog breeds:  Dachshunds, Beagles, Jack Russell Terriers.

2. I also love cats!

3. I studied French through high school and college, and can still speak conversational French (with occasional lapses into Franglais!).

4. I considered going to seminary to become an outreach minister.

5. My preteen crush was David Cassidy.

6. Carrots are my favorite vegetable.  I like them served any way, but especially steamed (with or without butter).

7. The movie I have seen most in my life is The Sound of Music:  by my best calculation, at least 50 times.

8. I am a longtime vegetarian.  I think I was meant to be a vegetarian;  I was that little girl who loved spinach, and who always hoped for a southern veggie plate at restaurants.

9. In 2010 I took on the challenge of writing a poem a day.  I still do this and it brings me joy.

10. I love the Olympics, and especially love Olympic figure skating. 

11. I would love to travel Route 66 in an RV and chronicle the trip with photos.

12. Favorite  forms of exercise:  walking and yoga.  They are both free, relaxing, and you can walk or practice yoga anywhere.

13. I would like to learn to knit and crochet.

14. My favorite music decade is the 1960's:  the Beatles, Beach Boys, girl groups, and Motown! 

15. I ALMOST met Buddy Ebsen when I was a little girl.  He was signing autographs at Pearl Vision (as their spokesman) and I got uncharacteristically shy at the thought of meeting "Jed Clampitt" ... so I wouldn't go in.

16. If I could live in a classic TV show for a month, I would pick The Andy Griffith Show.  Mayberry, here I come!  

So there you have it!  I'd love to hear your fun facts in the comments, below.

Merry Christmas - and a Holiday Blog Break!

Dear friends,

I will be taking a break until January 4th, but look forward to catching up with you then.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season!

Love and happiness,

Trish (and Abby, too!)